EMEA Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading manufacturing powerhouse is seeking an experienced EMEA Financial Controller to drive growth and enhance financial governance. In this pivotal role, you will lead transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance and financial integrity across diverse operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, extensive experience in international finance, and exceptional leadership abilities. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and be part of a company that values innovation and strategic expansion. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in financial reporting and accounting.
• Extensive experience in finance within international manufacturing businesses.

Responsibilities

• Implementing internal control frameworks to ensure financial integrity.
• Driving financial transformation initiatives to optimise processes.
• Managing regional financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Change Management

Education

ACA Qualified

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Job description

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We are retained by a globally recognised manufacturing powerhouse that has doubled its growth over the past decade. With a turnover in the billions, the company is an industry leader in delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products across international markets. Innovation, efficiency, and strategic expansion have been the driving forces behind its remarkable success, positioning it at the forefront of the manufacturing sector. As it continues to scale, the company remains committed to operational excellence and financial strength.

The company is seeking an experienced and results-driven EMEA Financial Controller to play a key role in driving business growth across the region. This position will be instrumental in strengthening financial governance, enhancing reporting frameworks, and leading transformation initiatives to support expansion and profitability. As a senior finance leader, the role will ensure compliance, financial integrity, and strategic alignment across diverse manufacturing operations, providing critical insights and support to the executive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining robust internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure financial integrity across the EMEA region.
• Driving financial transformation initiatives to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and implement advanced financial systems.
• Managing regional financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to support strategic business objectives.
• Supporting senior leadership with insightful financial analysis and recommendations to drive decision-making.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and support business growth initiatives.
• Leading financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and purchase price allocations.
• Coordinating with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and governance.
• Developing and mentoring finance professionals, fostering a high-performing and results-driven team.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, scalability, and efficiency across the region.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA qualified (trained in practice) with a strong technical foundation in financial reporting and accounting.
• Extensive experience in regional or group-level finance within international manufacturing businesses, managing complex financial structures.
• Proven expertise in multi-entity financial consolidations and regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS) and financial transformation initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, driving continuous improvement and change management.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at [emailprotected]